Weekend Fun for Southern MD Toddlers!!
There is Must to See and Do This Weekend for Toddlers
April 17-19, 2015
(Disclaimer: Event details are subject to change, always check event websites before you go)
Spring Princess Party
Wade Community Center – Waldorf
April 17; 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: Resident Fee: $15; Non-Resident: $17; Resident Fee: $15; Non-Resident: $17, At the Door: $20
Enjoy an evening of pampering for your princess with nail and face painting. Other fun activities include making corsages, bracelets, balloons, fabulous rings, and decorative fans, make a wish on the magic mirror, etiquette lessons and much more. Bring your camera to capture precious memories. All princesses must be accompanied by an adult. Register now! Ages: 2-12
Super Fun Saturday Night at Elite Gymnastics: Spring Fling
April 28; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Resident Fee $15; Non Resident: $17
Wouldn’t you like to enjoy a quiet night out while your children have a ball bouncing at Elite? Well here is your chance…our fun filled nights will include gymnastics, arts and crafts, games, refreshments and a fun theme! Preregistration is required.Open to Age 5-14
Literacy Event with Forever Free Books! – FREE
2574 Business Park Court, Waldorf
April 18; 9 am -3 pm
Each hour there are dedicated readings and activities for specified age groups! Spring Into Reading Literacy Day Forever Free Books will host a Spring Into Reading Literacy Day. There will be a parent information session as well as crafts and snacks. The children will even be able to “shop” for FREE books.The age groups are infancy to Pre-K to K, K to 2 grade, 3rd to 5th grade and 6 to 8th grade.MUST REGISTER! http://www.foreverfreebooks.com/#!spring-into-reading-literacy-day/ccro 
Junior Ranger Day
Fort Washington Park
April 18; 9 am – 5 pm
Come celebrate the start of National Park Week and National Junior Ranger Day with Fort Washington Park. Rangers will be prepared to help your little ones become official Junior Rangers. We will also have fossils found at Fort Washington Park on hand to help your child become a Junior Paleontologist. Pick up either activity books at the Visitor Center. Or print the Fort Washington Junior Ranger book from the following website: http://www.nps.gov/fowa/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Fort-Washington-Junior-Ranger.pdf.
Walk through the Solar System -FREE
Fort Washington Park
April 18; 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Solar System has been shrunk to fit inside of Fort Washington Park!
Starting at the Sun, we will walk by each planet and end one-tenth of a mile away at Neptune. Join us to discover what makes our Solar System unique.
Celebrate Earth
Richard E. Science Center
April 18; 5 -7 pm
Cost: $8 per person
Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes. Expedition Earth | Science On a Sphere |Patrick Rowley,resident meteorologist, will use the Science On a Sphere to present how Earth’s systems are interconnected. There will also be Earth Day activities in the courtyard.
***Noteworthy Upcoming Events***
Storytime with the Judy Center – Charles County
April 23, 2015
7 -7:30 pm
Come to Books A Million (BAM!) for story time! This fun event is filled with stories, songs, and activities for Judy Centers’ families. Each child receives a Judy Centers treasure box coupon for a free prize at their school!
MARYLAND DAY: EXPLORE OUR WORLD -FREE
April 25
Join the University of Maryland for an annual event that features “Everything Maryland”! This year will be more exciting than ever. Kids activities, alumni events, sports, food and much more! Rain or Shine. FREE
Pirates at the Center
Waldorf
April 24, 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: Resident Fee: $15; Non-Resident: $17
Arrggh matey, you won’t want to miss the fun we are going to have at this party. The evening will be filled with fun and excitement for all the pirates. All participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Baby Expo at Babies R Us – Waldorf
April 25, 11 am – 1pm
Calling all expecting parents and children 1 yr and under to a information event sponsored by Babies R Us and the Judy Center of Charles County. Learn helpful tips, explore new trends and win great prizes!
Kid’s Day at Bobby McKey’s
April 25
Parents, looking for an afternoon activity that is fun for the entire family? A place where kids are actually encouraged to wiggle in their seats and get up and move? It is never too early to introduce your child to an appreciation for live music. Let’s nourish your child’s enthusiasm for music and movement at Bobby McKey’s.
The Bird Avengers -FREE
Fort Washington Park
April 25; 10 – 10:45 am
Take a walk with a ranger to find the high flying and often masked superheroes of Fort Washington Park. Discover extraordinary birds that help to keep good and evil balanced in nature. If you own binoculars, bring them. Otherwise, you can borrow* a set from the ranger.
March Of Dimes Walkathon – Southern Maryland
May 3
Regency Furniture Stadium, Waldorf
Registration 7:30 a.m. Walk Begins 9:00 a.m.
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